The core function of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, much like the Hispanic Affairs and Black Affairs Commission, is to facilitate communication and dissemination of information between state government and a particular segment of Oregon's minority community. This function not only benefits the Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in our communities, it also provides the state with information on how best to provide services to all its citizens.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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Welcome Note

Welcome to the official website of the Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs.

The Commission has the served Oregon's Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities since 1995 working towards economic, social, political and legal equality. This generation faces some challenging times and issues that make the Commissions work important to the community and to the State of Oregon. Your participation is equally important. While much remains to be done, the Commission is steadfast in its commitment to its mission to work toward economic, social and legal equality for Oregon's API population.

Journeys of the Asian Pacific Islander community in Oregon and 21 years with OCAPIA

Japanese American veterans of World War II paid highest honors on Nov 2

The Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony LOS ANGELES - The National Veterans Network (NVN), a coalition of 25 Japanese American veteran and civic organizations, announced that the Pentagon Channel broadcast the Congressional Gold Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on November 2.

On November 1st at the Washington Hilton a Japanese American World War II Veterans Program paid tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service, which included a special Bronze Star pinning ceremony.